Definition of engine management system

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Word forms: (regular plural) engine management systems

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noun

(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Bodywork, controls, and accessories) The enginemanagement system is the arrangement of the devices for controlling a vehicle's engine. ⇒ If the car is stolen, the unit will block the vehicle's engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted. ⇒ The engine management system shuts down four of the eight cylinders when the power isn't needed. ⇒ The engine management system gets the timing and fuel ratios correct for every eventuality.